Washington Renew Security Guard License

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How to Renew Your Washington Security Guard License

Washington Renew Security Guard License

You must renew your security guard license every year in Washington. Your guard license expires 1 year from the date of issuance. You can check your security license expiration date online. To renew your license, send the Public Protection Services Department of Licensing the following:

The renewal notice sent to you in the mail.

The $85 fee. (Late renewal: $90. Late renewal fee isn’t required if you’re submitting a renewal with a transfer or rehire application.)

Temporary registration cards aren’t to be used for guards with expired licenses. Also, if you don’t renew on time, your license will be cancelled and you while have to take the initial security guard training and security officer exam over again.

How to Transfer Your Security Guard License

Active License

If you’re transferring a license that will expire within 60 days, submit all of the following:

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A completed Private Security Guard License Application.

Be sure to mark both the transfer and renewal boxes.

A check or money order (payable to the Department of Licensing) for the transfer fee of $25 and the renewal fee of $85.

Expired License

If the license has already expired, submit all of the following:

A completed Private Security Guard License Application.

Be sure to mark both the transfer and late renewal boxes.

A check or money order (payable to the Department of Licensing) for the transfer fee of $25 and late renewal fee of $90.

Duplicate Security License Fees

If you need another copy of your security guard license, it will cost $10. You might need another copy of your security guard license if yours becomes damaged from wear or accident that makes it unreadable.